This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
Registration ID: 888445 Submitted by lobbyist on: November 27, 2018 04:25:12 PM Accepted by Registrar on: December 17, 2018 02:50:39 PM
Designated Filer Information
Ens, Reg
230 - 32160 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford , BC, V2T 1W5
604-854-4454
Canada
Organization Information
B.C. Agriculture Council
Improving the social, environmental, and economic sustainability of BC Agriculture
230 - 32160 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford , BC, V2T 1W5
604-854-4454
Canada
Relevant Affiliates
The client has no relevant affiliates.
Government or Government Agency Funding
The organization does not receive any funding from a government or government agency.
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.
Active Registration Period
November 27, 2018
May 27, 2019
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
Name:
Ens, Reg
November 27, 2018
Inactivation Date:
June 26, 2019
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Agriculture
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Decision of cabinet to transfer interest in a government enterprise or privatize services
To arrange meetings with Farmers and Cabinet members and MLAs to discuss the following issues:
- highlight the contributions of agriculture to the provincial economy.
- Ensuring that farmland is kept for farming
- discussing issues regarding labour shortages in agriculture
- highlighting the work that farmers are doing to increase the sustainability of the sector and better connect with consumers.
Secondary areas of concern:
- impact of the Employers Health Tax on farmers
- need to improve transportation through the Fraser Valley
- improving efficiency of the ground water licencing process
- understanding the details of the Foreign Worker Protection Act.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Minister
Bains,
Harry
Minister of Labour
November 27, 2018
Minister
Chow,
George
Minister of State for Trade
November 27, 2018
Minister
Dix,
Adrian
Minister of Health
November 27, 2018
Minister
Donaldson,
Doug
Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
November 27, 2018
Minister
Fraser,
Scott
Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
November 27, 2018
Minister
Glumac,
Rick
Parliamentary Secretary for Technology
November 27, 2018
Minister
Heyman,
George
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
November 27, 2018
Minister
Horgan,
John
Premier
November 27, 2018
Minister
James,
Carole
Minister of Finance
November 27, 2018
Minister
Ma,
Bowinn
Parliamentary Secretary for TransLink
November 27, 2018
Minister
Mark,
Melanie
Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training
